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Kids on the Go Providing Childcare for Essential Workers

Kids on the Go at Otay Ranch Town Center Offers Options for Families with Workers in Essential Infrastructure

Otay Ranch Town Center location open for childcare services to essential workers
Otay Ranch Town Center location open for childcare services to essential workers (Courtesy Kids on the Go)

Families with workers in the critical infrastructure sector and without childcare due to the COVID-19 crisis have a resource in Chula Vista. Kids on the Go is offering licensed childcare to all parents in essential service sectors. Located in Otay Ranch Town Center , Kids on the Go is offering childcare services from Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. for children ages 2- 12.

Heightened protocols consistent with the CDC and local health orders are being carried out throughout the day. This includes temperature readings, increased hand washing, constant and thorough sanitation practices and extreme limiting of public entry to the facility.

Kids on the Go is part of the emergency childcare task force for San Diego County and is remaining up to date and in compliance with local, state and federal mandates. This includes limiting group sizes and maintaining stable classroom groups. Students' schedules have been modified to accommodate distance learning education for elementary age students and continuing preschool programming for 2-5 year olds.

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Parents interested in learning about available classes should call (619) 407-7756 or email info@kidsonthegochildcare.com to schedule registration and get additional information. Kids on the Go recently relocated with Otay Ranch Town Center at 2015 Birch Road into a larger, enhanced 11,000 square foot space (Space #201), directly on the mall's main street.

About Kids on the Go:

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Kids on the Go is a specialized family service center with a "third parent" approach. Services include balanced and nutritious meals and snacks, full day care for all ages including distance learning support and free time activities. Daily activities include engaging projects, arts and crafts and outside physical education. Serving families in the greater eastern Chula Vista area, log on to www.kotgfamily.com to learn more.

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